Solid State Physics
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Solid State Physics

An Introduction

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eBook - ePub

Solid State Physics

An Introduction

About this book

Solid State Physics

Enables readers to easily understand the basics of solid state physics

Solid State Physics is a successful short textbook that gives a clear and concise introduction to its subject. The presentation is suitable for students who are exposed to this topic for the first time. Each chapter starts with basic principles and gently progresses to more advanced concepts, using easy-to-follow explanations and keeping mathematical formalism to a minimum.

This new edition is thoroughly revised, with easier-to-understand descriptions of metallic and covalent bonding, a straightforward proof of Bloch's theorem, a simpler approach to the nearly free electron model, and enhanced pedagogical features, such as more than 100 discussion questions, 70 problems – including problems to train the students' skills to find computational solutions – and multiple-choice questions at the end of each chapter, with solutions in the book for self-training.

Solid State Physics introduces the readers to:

  • Crystal structures and underlying bonding mechanisms
  • The mechanical and vibrational properties of solids
  • Electronic properties in both a classical and a quantum mechanical picture, with a treatment of the electronic phenomena in metals, semiconductors and insulators
  • More advanced subjects, such as magnetism, superconductivity and phenomena emerging for nano-scaled solids

For bachelor's students in physics, materials sciences, engineering sciences, and chemistry, Solid State Physics serves as an introductory textbook, with many helpful supplementary learning resources included throughout the text and available online, to aid in reader comprehension.

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Information

Publisher
Wiley-VCH
Year
2022
Print ISBN
9783527414109
eBook ISBN
9783527837267

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Table of Contents
  3. Title Page
  4. Copyright
  5. Preface to the First Edition
  6. Preface to the Second Edition
  7. Preface to the Third Edition
  8. Physical Constants and Energy Equivalents
  9. 1 Crystal Structures
  10. 2 Bonding in Solids
  11. 3 Mechanical Properties
  12. 4 Thermal Properties of the Lattice
  13. 5 Electronic Properties of Metals: Classical Approach
  14. 6 Electronic Properties of Solids: Quantum Mechanical Approach
  15. 7 Semiconductors
  16. 8 Magnetism
  17. 9 Dielectrics
  18. 10 Superconductivity
  19. 11 Finite Solids and Nanostructures
  20. Appendix A
  21. Appendix B
  22. Index
  23. End User License Agreement